I've been lookin around for a keyboard with built in sampling, effects, and drum loop production to make techno type music. I've been considering the eg-101 or the jx-305 but some people on here have been acting like the eg-101 isnt that good or something and I have read reviews saying the jx-305 isnt that bad but I really need built in sampling which the eg-101 has. Would it be to my advantage to get an external sampler and just run it through the jx-305? I dont wanna spend a load of money on a Korg Triton or something like that which I've read mixed reviews on. What would you guys suggest?

-CyC

Don´t even think about buying eg101...The sampler in it is totally crap and sounds are quite boring...Buy Jx-305 and some sampler like Akai S2000 and then you will be able to make some good stuff...

This is probably off topic but can anyone reccomend a sampler in the sub 1000 price range?
If I am going to shell out ~$1500 for a jx305 I'd rather spend the least amount on a sampler as I can but still get something more than lets say a Yamaha SU10 (Limited memory)

-CyC

you can add an extra $850 to your budget for a sampler because zzounds.com has got the jx for $650. i love my jx but its not worth 1500.

you can add an extra $850 to your budget for a sampler because zzounds.com has got the jx for $650. i love my jx but its not worth 1500.

Musician's friend has an ESI sampler from emu for real cheap. Here's the link: http://www.musiciansfriend.com/cgi-bin/shop.dll/9911196151521731191194133674410?advsearch

Ok, the link didn't work, so just search for ESI on their website, it'll come up.

Do you own a MC-505 or JX-305? Guess what?

SMARTMEDIA cards (4mb@5v) for $12.00 (USD)!!!!

go to the following web site:
http://microsidecorp.net/mside/smarmem.html

I own and use a JX-305 (paid $699 :>) and wanted to expand my card memory and have backups as well. $12.00 (USD) for a 4MB/5V smartmedia card cannot be touched.

John